A twin-rotor six-seat model developed from the German Focke-Achgelis Fa 223. Used a welded steel-tube fuselage with cantilever outriggers extending outward and upward from each side of the fuselage to carry the twin-three blades rotors. The power plant was a Bramo Fafnir BMW 323 R2 fourteen-cylinder two-row radial air-cooled engine developing 1000 hp. The crew of two was accommodated in a fully-glazed cockpit with the four passenger cabin behind. A small power-driven crane was fitted for lifting or for rescue work

 

The first Sud-Ouest helicopter, was an all metal, two-seats with Tip jet powered rotors.

Experimental models for testing a new twin-rotored anti-torque stabilizer. Were the ancestors of the Alouettes

The Ariel still used the 190 hp piston engine with Turbomeca compressor but with a modified tail

One unit built. Will be used as the Alouette II 's prototype World record in close-circuit for a helicopter remaining 13 hs 56 minutes in flight
 

First flight of the Djinn prototype.

Developed from the Ariel models, the Djinn was one of the first success of the French aeronautical industry with 178 units built for 10 countries.
The Engine was a Palouste gas generator to power the tip jets. The aircraft had no electrics and the engine was started by hand with a large starting handle sticking out of the starboard side.

First world's turbine helicopter to be produced

Two turbines Artouste for the prop and a Arius for the tip jets
 

Alouette II development, not produced

Alouette III prototype

Grown from the Alouette II

Medium - Size helicopter. Only 2 units built

Alouette II with a Turbomeca Astazau IIa of 530 hp

First flight of the SE 3210 Frelon troops-transport prototype ( F-ZWWE )

First flight of the SE 3210 Frelon naval prototype (F-ZWWF)

First production units of the SA 318
It was also assembled in USA by Republic and in Sweden by Saab

First flight of the prototype ( F-ZWWN )
Result of a request of the Aviation Legere del l' Armee de Terre the Puma will finally be produced in cooperation with Westland

Built with Sikorsky and Fiat cooperation was the Biggest helicopter built in Western Europe.

99 units built
 

A ducted - propeller ( Tilt-Rotor ) research aircraft

Franco - British agreement for helicopter production signed between Aerospatiale and Westland :

Gazelle
 

Puma
 

Lynx

The Gazelle prototype, a five-seats helo, used an Alouette II tail rotor.

Originally designed to meet a french army requirement for an observation helicopter, was included in the 1967 Franco - British agreement .
The Gazelle incorporates the Fenestron ( An enclosed tail rotor ) and the rigid main rotor of the German MBB Bo 105

Was also built in Yugoslavia by SOKO : Yugoslavian Gazelles 

Also built by Westland in England (48 units) , ICA in Rumania (+100), Nurtanio (11) in Indonesia and Atlas in South Africa (as Oryx)

The French government officially approved the merger of the three companies Sud-Aviation, Nord-Aviation and Sereb, creating a single company : Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale.

Use a Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turbine engine. Also built in Rumania as IAR-316B, India as HAL Chetak and in Switzerland

The first variant of the Dauphin had 1 Turbomeca Astazou XVI of 890 hp and a Fenestron.
This model , and the military SA 361 don't have a real success

An outright world altitude record ( 12.442 m ) for helicopters is set with a Lama

Use a Turbomeca Astazou turbine engine of 870 hp.

Military versions with more powered engines

First flight of the prototype ( F-WVKH )
Initially designed as the Alouette III successor, the 350 result the first helicopter of the company intended for the civil market.
The Astar was the version sold in North America engined with a Lycoming LST101 turbine

Alouette II production ends. 1305 units built for 46 countries.

Twin-turbine version of the SA 360 Dauphin

Used a Turbomeca Ariel engine.

First flight of the prototype ( F-WZJA ) The SA 330 received more powered engines, a strongly fuselage and other new features.

AS 332B :
Load: 2 + 21
Rotor diameter: 15.60 m
Length: 18.70 m
Height: 4.92 m
Weight: 4200 kg - Max : 9000
Engine: 2 Turbomeca Makila 1A of 1780 hp
Speed: 280 km/h
Range: 635 km
Rate of climb: 528 m/min
Service Ceiling: 4600 m
Disc Area: 191 m2

1979 : SA 366G - US Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphin

First US government contract for non US helicopters
The Dolphin used 2 American Lycoming LTS101-750a turbines of 618 hp and American electronic systems

First flight of the prototype ( F-WZLA ) The 355 is the twin-turbine version of the 350

AS 355 :
Load: 2 + 4
Rotor diameter: 10.70 m
Length: 10.91 m
Height: 3.15 m
Weight: 1288 kg - Max : 2500
Engine: 2 Allison 250-C20 of 425 hp
Speed: 230 km/h
Range: 720 km
Rate of climb: 456 m/min
Service Ceiling: 2350 m
Disc Area: 90 m2
 

Paris - London in 63 minutes at 322 km/h with a Dauphin 2

February, 1982 Dauphin Naval

1983 :

Alouette III production ends. 1455 units built for 74 countries.
Meanwhile, production of Gazelle reach 1000 units for 14 countries

SA 330 Puma production ends. 692 units built

Agreement to begin studies of a medium lift 8-9 metric ton helicopter ( designated NH-90 ) signed by 10 european countries, including France represented by Aerospatiale.

Official launch of the Franco - German combat helicopter HAP / HAC

With the acquisition of 36 Dauphins (later Panther AS 565K) and 36 Ecureuil (Fennec) AS 550 U2 helicopters the Brazilian Army's helicopter unit is formed.

EUROCOPTER is formed through the merger of the helicopter divisions of AEROSPATIALE and DAIMLER BENZ AEROSPACE (DASA).


 

Fruit of the cooperation between Eurocopter, Catic (China) and Singapore Tech. Aerospace